Rey is surprised by the request -- and the surprise registers on her face, if only for a second; her lips quickly form a light smile.

"Sure," she says. "Let's go, then."

Rey leads the way to the lobby, adjusting her pace to match Merrill's own. Once they're inside, she steps towards the front desk. The innkeeper is standing there, just as he always is; Rey can't remember a time when she's come down here that he hasn't been.

"Hello," Rey says, resting her hands on the counter. "We've got a newcomer."

"Hello," he greets them, tonelessly.

Rey glances over at Merrill. "If you give him your name, he should give you your key."